Wednesday, May 8, 2013

There's always something interesting to see at the NBC Universal Experience exhibit at Universal Studios Hollywood, but I have to say the archivists have outdone themselves this time with some real treasures on display yesterday, including costumes from three of the five Oscar nominated films for Best Costume Design from the 85th Academy Awards.

Original Universal Studios movie costumes and props

There were fabulous Oscar-winning gowns from Anna Karenina worn by Keira Knightley and designed by Jacqueline Durran, the gorgeous Medieval coronation dress worn by Kristen Stewart as the titular heroine in Snow White & The Huntsman and not to forget Anne Hathway's raggedy 'Fantine' dress worn by the winner of the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her outstanding role in Les Misérables.

Back to the Future DeLorean movie car on display

Another showpiece of the ever-changing exhibit which made me giddy with excitement was the original DeLorean 'hero' car used in the Back to the Future trilogy, plus fantastic costumes, props, blueprints and storyboards from the movies too.

Fast & Furious 6 movie cars on display

Speaking of cars, if you're a fan of muscle and sports cars then you should also check out these movie cars featured in Fast & Furious 6, alongside a Madame Tussauds waxwork of Vin Diesel, which can be currently found in the Upper Lot of the theme park.

Concept sketches, models and props on display

Back in the Lower Lot attraction there were also lots of behind-the-scenes concept sketches and design blueprints from famous films, plus original props and models, like these stop-motion animation puppets from ParaNorman
and more besides.

ParaNorman stop-motion animation exhibit

Stick around in the days to come to see even more movie memorabilia from this historic treasure trove up close, including: